ACA plans available
22
Plan year 2026
CMS Marketplace county · plan year 2026
Yavapai, Arizona ACA premiums
County-level marketplace aggregates from CMS Public Use Files. Listed rates are age-27 premiums unless noted.
Data updated 2026-08-30
- $837
- Silver avg/mo
- 22
- ACA plans
- 3
- Issuers
- +29.4%
- YoY premium
Silver avg $837/mo
Yavapai, Arizona has 22 ACA marketplace plans from 3 issuers (plan year 2026). Average Silver premium is $837/mo; Bronze averages $677/mo and Gold $968/mo. Figures are CMS Marketplace Public Use File county aggregates for age-27 rates.
- County Silver corpus place #166 of 2055 (highest = #1)
- Benchmark (2nd-lowest Silver) $717/mo
- Plan year 2026 CMS PUF
Silver rank is not plan-count rank
According to CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, Yavapai, Arizona ranks #166 of 2,055 counties by listed Silver average ($837/mo) and #1,908 of 2,055 by plan count (22 plans).
- #166 of 2,055
- Silver average among 2,055 counties
- $837
- Listed Silver average /mo
- #1,908 of 2,055
- Plan count among 2,055 counties
- 22
- Listed ACA plans in this county
Highest listed Silver average = #1. Most listed plans = #1. County of residence still governs which plans CMS files for that FIPS.
Yavapai, Arizona offers 22 ACA marketplace plans from 3 issuers for plan year 2026. Bronze plans start at $599/mo and Silver plans start at $699/mo (age 27 listed rates). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.
$837
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$717
Benchmark Premium/mo
+29.4%
Year-over-Year Change
$5,578
Avg Deductible
High-premium band
Yavapai in the high-premium third
$837/mo Silver avg sits in the top third of tracked federal-marketplace counties. Corpus place #166 of 2055 (highest Silver = #1).
Bronze starts at $599/mo; Silver spans $699–$938/mo (age 27). Benchmark (2nd-lowest Silver) is $717/mo, the subsidy ceiling.
Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, plan year 2026. Informational only; confirm options at HealthCare.gov. How we place counties.
Premiums by Metal Level
Bronze-tier cards fold CMS Expanded Bronze into Bronze (same population as county_trends and methodology). Plan rows and the premium-vs-deductible chart below keep the CMS source label.
Bronze
7 plans$677/mo avg
$599 - $732
Silver
8 plans$837/mo avg
$699 - $938
Gold
7 plans$968/mo avg
$825 - $1,079
Benchmark premium & subsidies
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Yavapai is $717/mo for a 27-year-old. This is the amount used to calculate your premium tax credit. If your expected contribution (based on income) is less than the benchmark, you receive a subsidy for the difference.
Issuers in market
3
Some competition
Benchmark Silver
$717 /mo
Sets your subsidy ceiling
Avg deductible
$5,578
Across all metal tiers
F
Marketplace Access Score
11/100
Yavapai
Based on benchmark premium, plan and issuer counts, and average deductible across 2,055 tracked ACA marketplace counties, not plan quality, network adequacy, or provider access.
Affordability F
$717/mo
Benchmark Silver premium; rank #166 of 2055 tracked counties (cheapest first)
Plan Choice F
22 plans
ACA marketplace plan count; rank #1908 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Issuer Competition F
3 issuers
Distinct marketplace issuers; rank #1631 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Cost Predictability F
$5,578
Average deductible across tracked plans; rank #192 of 2055 tracked counties (lowest first)
Yavapai ACA plans by premium and deductible
Each marker is the Yavapai average for one metal tier, monthly premium (age 27) plotted against the average annual deductible, both computed directly from this county's plans. The classic ACA tradeoff is visible: lower-premium Bronze tiers carry the highest deductibles, while Gold and Platinum invert it.
Yavapai ACA marketplace plans: premium vs deductible
How Yavapai's Silver premium compares nationwide
2,055 federal-marketplace counties with a tracked Silver average, banded by monthly premium.
Yavapai vs 2,055 tracked counties
Average Silver premium (age 27), CMS Marketplace Public Use Files
$837 166th of 2055 higher than 1,889 of 2,055 counties
Counties, banded by average Silver premium
Each bar is a $1-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Marketplace Public Use Files · 2026-08-30
Issuers in Yavapai
| Issuer | Plans | Avg Premium (Age 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | 9 | $828/mo |
| Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc | 8 | $886/mo |
| Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. | 5 | $735/mo |
All Plans in Yavapai
| Plan Name | Metal | Type | Premium (27) | Premium (40) | Deductible | OOP Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7400 Indiv Med Deductible Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc | Bronze | HMO | $690.82 | $842.43 | $7,400 | $10,600 |
| Imperial Standard Bronze Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $599.42 | $730.97 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $613.97 | $748.71 | $10,150 | $10,150 |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $654.77 | $798.47 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $723.54 | $882.33 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Connect Bronze 9500 Indiv Med Deductible Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $725.49 | $884.71 | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $731.69 | $892.27 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
| Imperial Standard Silver Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. | Silver | HMO | $699.43 | $852.94 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Imperial Preferred Silver Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. | Silver | HMO | $717.31 | $874.73 | $7,500 | $9,500 |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Silver | HMO | $809.56 | $987.23 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Silver | HMO | $824.58 | $1,005.55 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Silver | HMO | $832.82 | $1,015.60 | $7,500 | $9,200 |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc | Silver | HMO | $935.49 | $1,140.79 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Connect Silver 6100 Indiv Med Deductible Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc | Silver | HMO | $936.41 | $1,141.92 | $6,100 | $8,500 |
| Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc | Silver | HMO | $937.68 | $1,143.46 | $4,000 | $9,700 |
| Imperial Standard Gold Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. | Gold | HMO | $824.72 | $1,005.72 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Imperial Preferred Gold Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. | Gold | HMO | $835.71 | $1,019.12 | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Gold | HMO | $967.66 | $1,180.03 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Gold | HMO | $996.99 | $1,215.79 | $1,475 | $8,000 |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Gold | HMO | $1,018.81 | $1,242.40 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Connect Gold 2500 Indiv Med Deductible Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc | Gold | HMO | $1,056.22 | $1,288.02 | $2,500 | $8,200 |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc | Gold | HMO | $1,078.67 | $1,315.41 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)
| Year | Avg Premium | Min | Max | Plans | Issuers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $557/mo | $504 | $647 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | $563/mo | $544 | $639 | 13 | 2 |
| 2024 | $579/mo | $517 | $639 | 12 | 3 |
| 2025 | $606/mo | $548 | $686 | 10 | 3 |
| 2026 | $837/mo | $699 | $938 | 8 | 3 |
What this means for Yavapai
Use Yavapai's own numbers here, not a national average, before you enroll.
- $837/mo Silver average sits in the top third of tracked counties nationally -- run the metal-tier math before defaulting to Silver. Compare metal tiers
- 22 plans from 3 issuers puts Yavapai in the thinnest third of tracked counties -- check the rest of Arizona for more options. All of Arizona
Averages and tercile bands are CMS Marketplace Public Use File aggregates for this county; your actual premium depends on your age, household income, and chosen plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Yavapai's Silver premium in the high band?
Yavapai ranks #166 of 2055 tracked federal-marketplace counties by average Silver premium (highest = #1; CMS PUF sort). Local Silver avg is $837/mo. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
Why does Yavapai carry a thin ACA plan book?
Yavapai lists 22 marketplace plans from 3 issuers - a bottom-third inventory vs other tracked counties (plan year 2026).
What is the floor premium in high-cost Yavapai?
The lowest-premium plan in Yavapai starts at $599/mo (Bronze tier, age 27). Silver plans start at $699/mo. Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.
How does the Yavapai benchmark premium affect subsidies?
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Yavapai is $717/mo for a 27-year-old. This amount determines how much premium tax credit subsidy you may be eligible for.
Why did Yavapai premiums rise +29.4% year-over-year?
The average age-27 premium in Yavapai changed by +29.4% between plan years 2025 and 2026, measured across Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Catastrophic plans. Premium trends are tracked from 2022 to 2026.
What is the average deductible and out-of-pocket maximum in Yavapai?
The average annual deductible across all plans in Yavapai is $5,578, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,716. Bronze plans generally have higher deductibles but lower premiums, while Gold and Platinum plans have lower deductibles but higher monthly costs.
Which insurance companies offer plans in Yavapai?
There are 3 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Yavapai, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.. Competition among issuers affects plan variety and pricing. More issuers generally mean more choices and potentially lower premiums.
Disclaimer
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute insurance or financial advice. Premiums shown are for a 27-year-old non-tobacco user unless otherwise noted. Your actual premium depends on age, location, tobacco use, and subsidy eligibility. Visit HealthCare.gov for official enrollment. Source: CMS Marketplace PUF, PY2026.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Counties With a Similar Benchmark Premium
The closest counties nationwide to Yavapai, AZ's $717/mo benchmark premium.
One of 2,054 counties nationwide with a tracked benchmark premium, 5 are shown here.
Nationwide counties with similar marketplace profiles
Two CMS Marketplace peer sets for Yavapai, AZ, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not state containment (the similar-premium list above may still include same-state rating-area siblings). Peers are drawn from counties with ≥20 plans, the rankings-scale corpus.
Similar benchmark premium
Nearest other-state counties by benchmark premium ($717/mo here).
Similar issuer competition
Nearest other-state counties by issuer count (3 here).
Data sources
Data sourced from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace Public Use Files. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHealthPlan
PlainHealthPlan is rendered directly from CMS Health Insurance Marketplace Public Use Files, no number is typed in by an editor. Plan and premium figures for this county come from the live CMS Marketplace PUF aggregates. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.